Hard baits
Jerkbait fishing lure
A long hard bait you twitch and kill in the mid column.
Characteristics
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Body
Hard
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Sink
Suspending
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Action
Twitch
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Depth
Mid-water
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater, Brackish
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Methods
Spinning
Long body
Elongated minnow profile provides erratic darting action when twitched.
Line tie
Metal split ring at the nose connects the fishing line securely.
Treble hooks
Multiple multi-point hooks ensure high hookup rates during strikes.
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Species caught on a jerkbait lure
How to fish a jerkbait
Use a twitching rod: rip, pause, rip. Count the sink on the first cast, then repeat the cadence that draws follows.
When to fish a jerkbait
Cold fronts, early season, and high-pressure days when fish sit off structure instead of chasing on the surface.
What is a jerkbait lure?
Jerkbaits suspend or sink slowly so you can hang the lure in a predator’s face. They shine for cold-water bass, pike, and zander when fish will not chase a fast crankbait. The Jerkbait is a Hard lure with a Twitch action. It is Suspending, fished Mid-water, for Spinning in Freshwater, Saltwater, Brackish.
Jerkbait lure sizes
Common sizes and weights of this fishing lure.
- 8 g 9 cm
- 12 g 11 cm
- 18 g 13 cm